FIFA World Cup Top Goal Scorer Picks Today 07/15: Messi (+130), Bellingham (+280) To Score Among Best Bets

It’s the second day of the semifinal stage of the World Cup and with comes a matchup of teams battling to earn a potential spot in the final in action. We get to see the second pair of squads trying to be one of the final two teams remaining in the tournament, joining France in the championship match. Let’s take a look at what matches are on the docket.

World Cup Schedule

• England vs. Argentina, 3 pm ET

With this slate on the docket, there are some solid options for your World Cup best bets and anytime goal scorer picks across the tournament. It’s time for players to make a name for themselves. Let’s take a look at some of the top plays to help you walk away a winner at the window.

Anytime Goal Scorer Best Bet Picks Today

Harry Kane, England Anytime Goal Scorer (+135, DraftKings) 

Harry Kane is a scoring threat for England no matter who the opponent is in this tournament. He has six goals in the five World Cup matches for the Three Lions this year. That puts him fourth in goals in the race for the Golden Boot. He is two back of Argentina’s Lionel Messi and France’s Kylian Mbappé for the top spot. In 120 career appearances for the national team, Kane has scored 85 goals. In addition, he has 14 goals and four assists in 17 World Cup appearances. He’s as dangerous a scoring threat as Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappé. Look for Kane to add another goal to his ledger by tallying here.

Jude Bellingham, England Anytime Goal Scorer (FanDuel, +280)

Bellingham has turned in a stellar showing in this World Cup. He is tied with Kane with six goals entering this match after scoring a brace in the win over Norway. In addition, he now has seven goals and two assists in 11 World Cup matches in his career. Bellingham scored a brace in back-to-back matches entering this contest. With Kane and Bukayo Saka providing quality scoring threats, Bellingham is going to be involved again here. In the tournament, Bellingham has six goals and one assist while recording 17 shot attempts (11 shots on goal) entering this match.

Lionel Messi, Argentina Anytime Goal Scorer (FanDuel, +130)

Messi, at age 39, continues to deliver offensively for Argentina as they chase a second straight title. He enters the semifinals tied with France’s Kylian Mbappé in the race for the Golden Boot with eight goals. In addition, he has a pair of assists to his credit. Messi has fired 33 shot attempts and 18 shots on goal in Argentina’s six matches. In his World Cup career, he has 21 goals and eight assists in 32 match appearances. Messi factored in 10 of La Albiceleste’s 17 goals so far in the tournament. He finds a way to score again here.

Other World Cup Best Bets

England to Advance (-122, DraftKings) 

Argentina has to consider itself fortunate to be here. La Albiceleste struggled to get past Cape Verde and then trailed Egypt 2-0 late before rallying. It took extra time and the fact that Switzerland was a man down for Argentina to prevail in the quarterfinals. England played well so far, bouncing back from a scoreless draw against Ghana in the group stage to reel off four straight wins. The Three Lions have the advantage in depth as Thomas Tuchel can change the way his side plays via substitutions. Meanwhile, Argentina has relied heavily on Messi and it’s bound to take a toll on him. As a result, give the edge to England as they pursue their first title since 1966.

England vs. Argentina Over 2.5 Goals (+135, Betr)

Entering this match, England scored 13 goals while conceding six. That gives them an average of 3.17 goals per game in the tournament. The Three Lions were blanked in the draw with Ghana but scored at least twice in each of their other five matches. In addition, if you throw the Ghana match out, their average total is 3.80 goals per match in the other five matches. On the flip side, Brazil scored 17 goals while conceding six entering this match. That gives La Albiceleste an average of 3.83 goals per match entering this one. Brazil has scored at least three goals in five of their six matches and twice in the other match. This one goes over the number rather easily.